The Race for Equality and Education
John Carlos
Friday, 04 Mar 2011 at 12:45 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union
John Carlos, an Olympic medalist in track and field, is remembered for his "Silent Protest" against racism and economic oppression at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. The iconic image of he and teammate Tommie Smith raising a black-gloved fist during the victory ceremony is one of sports history's most memorable moments. Born in Harlem, New York, he attended East Texas State University and then San José State University on track and field scholarships. After winning the bronze medal in the 200 meters at the 1968 Olympics, he continued his education and won the NCAA Track & Field National Championship in 1969. He followed his track and field success with a brief career in the NFL, and later worked for PUMA, the Olympics, and the City of Los Angeles. Part of the 2011 Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity.Registration is available for the 12th Annual Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity (ISCORE) to be held March 4, 2011 in the Memorial Union. ISCORE is a comprehensive forum on issues of race and ethnicity at Iowa State and beyond. Students, staff and faculty will be providing concurrent sessions at ISCORE 2011. The Morning Address will be made by Tahira Hira, Professor of Human Development and Family Studies and Executive Assistant to the President. The conference keynote presentation will be from John Carlos, Olympic Medal Winner, activist and educator. Register now at
www.iscore.iastate.edu/registration/
Cosponsored By:
- ISCORE
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.